Building resilient supply chains in APAC: AI, trade-offs, and what comes next

Gain insights into how leaders are navigating volatility through smarter decisions, trade-offs, and AI-driven tools.

Supply chains in APAC are being shaped by their ability to adapt. Organisations are rethinking how they operate and stay competitive amidst inflation, tariffs and geopolitical uncertainty that command the shifts in global markets. 

With this in mind, Retail Asia, in partnership with RELEX Solutions, presents “The 2026 APAC Supply Chain Playbook: AI, Resilience, and Smart Trade-Offs” that will bring together industry insights to help leaders navigate this evolving landscape.

The webinar, featuring RELEX Solutions’ Director, Solution Strategy, Mike Taylor, will explore how organisations are responding to ongoing volatility by making critical trade-offs, including raising prices and building inventory buffers for cost control.

It will offer discussions that draw on findings from the “State of Supply Chain 2026: Volatility, Trade-Offs & the Rise of AI” report, which is based on a global survey of over 500 supply chain leaders, including those in APAC.

The session, moderated by Simon Hyett, Contributing Editor, Retail Asia, will also examine how AI adoption is accelerating across both retail and manufacturing sectors.

Companies are leveraging advanced analytics and scenario planning to make faster and more informed decisions, whether optimising inventory, refining pricing strategies, or responding to demand shifts.

Furthermore, participants will gain practical insights into how retailers are using promotions to engage consumers, whilst manufacturers are diversifying supplier networks and adjusting product configurations to manage risk. The webinar session will also present a clear framework for prioritising initiatives, aligning teams, and building more resilient supply chains.

Supply chain professionals in retail and manufacturing are invited to join the session scheduled on 26 May 2026, 11 am to 12 nn SGT.

Stay ahead in a rapidly changing landscape by strengthening your approach to supply chain strategy. Sign up now and be part of the conversation shaping what’s next.

For more information about the webinar, you may contact the Retail Asia Team at +65 31581386 or [email protected].